Cardoons and broke the bulb rule..after Keukenhof!

So....I couldnt resist...I got some...stuff :)  I broke the rules on bulbs and bought some now rather than in autumn! But while at Keukenhof, who could resist?

I purchased a bare root cardoon.....Love the headline on the daily mail

" Inject a bit of personality into your garden"

Link to daily mail

If Monte likes it, so do I  (ROFL)

I also got some turkish species tulips (as it is mentioned they are much more prolific and last longer)

And, I also got some pink large hyacinths to balance out the few I had in the garden...

I also got some crosmia lucifer, as  I love my yellow crocosmia and I have the tall red ones have been on my list for awhile!

Ok, so I went a little overboard...and I got some seeds and didnt know what they were...now I found out they are Queen's Anne's Lace! (See below more information on the appropriate company----Seedaholic!!

Seedaholic info

Goodnight....a planting I must go tomorrow!

Keukenhof Gardens! April 21st 2013

FAB Pictures! Click on the link!!

Sorry Guys..using an ipad originally so kept it simple...beyond the fab pics on the link (thanks to my hubby Lars, here is a panorama pic).  Our 360 pics did not turn out as well...but it was a great trip!!!!

wisley by winter.....360!

Happy Easter weekend! The weather won't get us down!

Yes my seeds are floppy and sad indoors...may have to start over....but am I letting it get to me...no!

Instead we've been using Lars camera for some 360 shots near our area...albeit winter pics! We look forward to taking them when spring arrives too! Enjoy one of the shots at wisely.....more to follow!

Take care and enjoy the short week and pray for sun next weekend (and warmth!)

http://www.360cities.net/image/pagoda-rhs-wisley-garden